CPSC recall 00-156, announced August 3, 2000, covers Appliance Betty Crocker juice extractors (about 229,000 units). The juice extractor's filter and lid can break apart, and project metal and plastic into the air, causing injuries to nearby consumers. The notice cites 17 incident reports. Consumers should stop using these juice extractors immediately, and discard or destroy them. Recall contact: call 800-638-2772 or 301-595-7054.
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Affected model numbers
The Betty Crocker juice extractor being recalled is model number 1480, which is written underneath the unit as part of a mark that reads "BC-1480 Juice Extractor." The juice extractor is white, and measures 12.5 inches high, 6 inches wide and 8.75 inches long.
Why it was recalled
The juice extractor's filter and lid can break apart, and project metal and plastic into the air, causing injuries to nearby consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Appliance Co. of America had received 17 reports of the juice extractors' filters and lids breaking apart. Six consumers suffered minor cuts to their hands and arms.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these juice extractors immediately, and discard or destroy them. The firm is out of business and cannot be contacted, and a remedy is no longer available.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Appliance
- Manufacturer
- Appliance Co. of American LLC, of Great Neck, N.Y.
- Recall number
- 00-156
- Units
- About 229,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Kmart stores nationwide sold these juice extractors, from September 1992 through June 1995, for about $21.
Betty Crocker juice extractors
CPSC product type: Juice Extractors/Mixers
Recall contact information
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
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